Brewery Profile

Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility

Asheville has a dense and well-known craft beer scene, and Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top Production Facility represents the production side of that local ecosystem. Established in 2013, Hi-Wire began in Asheville and expanded its brewing capacity as regional demand grew. A visitor walking in should understand the Big Top site as more than a small neighborhood brewery: it is the company’s primary brewing and packaging center, built around a large-scale system that supports regular output. The setting connects Asheville’s visitor-facing beer culture with the less visible work of producing, packaging, and distributing beer across a broader region.

Travelers coming through western North Carolina often look for breweries that reflect the area’s range: hop-forward beers, crisp lagers, malt-focused ales, and seasonal releases that give a sense of what a brewery is making at a particular moment. Hi-Wire’s focus fits that pattern through accessible styles, including lagers, IPAs, and traditional English ales. Its approach is rooted in established beer traditions rather than a single narrow specialty. For visitors using Asheville as a beer destination, a stop here offers a look at a brewery whose beers are not only part of the local scene but also part of the wider Southeast and Mid-Atlantic craft market.

Because the Big Top facility is centered on production and packaging, visitors should treat the taproom as the place to confirm the day’s pours and any current seasonal offerings. Specific details such as hours, food options, tours, and event schedules should be checked directly before going, since those details can change and are not inherent to the production description. The most useful reason to include this stop on an Asheville brewery itinerary is context: it shows how a local brewery with Asheville roots scaled into a regional operation while continuing to make familiar styles for a broad range of drinkers.

Established in 2013, Hi-Wire Brewing began operations in Asheville, North Carolina, quickly expanding its production capabilities to meet regional demand. The Big Top Production Facility serves as the primary brewing and packaging center, housing a large-scale brewing system dedicated to producing the brewery's core lineup and seasonal releases. Hi-Wire focuses on accessible styles, including lagers, IPAs, and traditional English ales, maintaining a commitment to brewing within established beer traditions. The facility supports distribution across multiple states in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Beyond production, the brewery emphasizes community involvement and maintains strong local roots within the areas it serves.

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2 Huntsman Pl, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803-2600

Website: http://www.hiwirebrewing.com